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Early autumn saw two significant demonstrations in response to the impending public sector cuts looming over the heads of workers.  The first was in Manchester, the second in Birmingham.  The Manchester march was called by the National Shop Stewards Network (NSSN) and took place on the eve of the TUC Congress held in that city.  … [Read more…]

Defeat of the coupOn Thursday 30th September news broke of a coup attempt in Ecuador’s capital city Quito against the country’s president, Rafael Correa.  On the back of a protest sparked by a new law on civil service pay and promotion, police across the country had been encouraged by opposition forces to stay in their … [Read more…]

A delegation from the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist) (CPGB-ML) visited the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from 21-28 September at the invitation of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), further consolidating the warm fraternal relations between the two parties.The CPGB-ML delegation, which was led by the party’s General Secretary, Comrade Zane Carpenter, … [Read more…]

The Nobel Peace Prize was established in accordance with the will of the Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, who decreed that it be awarded to persons who “shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity among nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace … [Read more…]

In celebration of the lifelong service to the communist movement of Comrades Marie and Jack Shapiro, a memorial stone has been placed in Highgate Cemetery (opposite the grave of Karl Marx). Close family and friends, including representatives of the CPGB-ML, gathered there on Sunday 17 October (the day that Marie and Jack regularly celebrated the … [Read more…]

Over the past few years, the imperialist bourgeoisie has intensified its efforts to falsify history by maligning the achievements of communism, while at the same time hiding the crimes committed by imperialism.  In particular, an attempt is being made to equate communism with fascism.  The so-called Prague Declaration, recently circulated in the European Parliament under … [Read more…]

Jimmy Reid, who passed away at the Inverclyde Hospital in Greenock on the night of Tuesday, 10 August, aged 78, was a remarkable working-class leader with a variety of interests and talents.  He was a Clydesider, a shipbuilder, a trade unionist, a fiery speaker, a self-taught intellectual, a loving family man, a knowledgeable lover of … [Read more…]

Comrade Doyle, a long time supporter of Lalkar, passed away in May.  Lalkar sends its condolences to his family and wishes to thank them for the warmth and courtesy with which they adhered to their father’s wishes. His generous donation to our work and his touching words of enthusiasm for our contribution to the working-class … [Read more…]

Saklatvala Hall in Southall was the venue for a 31 July celebration of the Korean people’s great victory against US imperialism in the Fatherland Liberation War (known as the Korean War in the west) of 25 June 1950-27 July 1953, organised by the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), CPGB(ML). Around 80 comrades gathered to … [Read more…]

The troubles in Kyrgyzstan came to the attention of the world on 6 April in Talas, which is in the north of the country close to the Kazakh border. Recent eventsAn anti-government demonstration turned violent, and sparked off a series of further anti-government demonstrations, despite the authorities imposing a state of emergency on 7 April. … [Read more…]